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How St. John Paul II helped bring down the Berlin Wall: 35 years later
“I am absolutely convinced that without Pope John Paul II, German reunification would not have been possible,” Martin Rothweiler told... Read more
Marco Rubio on 2024 election, Catholic vote, and future
As the senior senator from the Sunshine State sees it, Donald Trump’s winning electoral coalition portends a promising political realignment... Read more
Honoring persecuted Middle East Christians, Pope Francis adds Assyrian saint to Martyrology
Turning to the plight of Middle Eastern Christians, Pope Francis on Saturday prayed for their continued witness in a region... Read more
Synod on Synodality undersecretary: Deposit of faith doesn’t change and cannot change
With the recent meeting in Rome already concluded and the final document issued, Bishop Luis Marín de San Martín discussed... Read more
How to accompany cancer patients? Four experts propose some ways
Four experts offer important and practical ways to be supportive of family members and friends who have cancer. Read more
Historic ‘Chair of St. Peter’ on public display in Vatican basilica for first time in 150 years
The relic dispayed just above the tomb of St. Peter will be accessible for public viewing until Dec. 8, the... Read more
Rome’s most important church celebrates 1,700th birthday
The church is the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome and the seat of the bishop of Rome, the pope.... Read more
Austrian bishop calls antisemitic incident in Amsterdam a ‘deeply alarming sign’
Following a soccer match Thursday between a Dutch and an Israeli team, at least 10 young men sought out Israeli... Read more
Archbishop Broglio: Human dignity, economy key to Catholic support for Trump
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, commented on the historic election, in which a majority of Catholics voted for Trump on “ The... Read more
Notre Dame bells ring for the first time since devastating fire 5 years ago
Notre Dame of Paris passed the major milestone today at about 10:30 a.m., just one month away from its highly... Read more
Law enforcement course correction underway in California
The overwhelmingly popular amendment makes the theft of items worth $950 or less a felony rather than a misdemeanor in... Read more
Cardinal calls Catholics in England and Wales to Holy Hour to defeat assisted suicide bill
Cardinal Vincent Nichols announced that the bishops of England and Wales will hold a Holy Hour and encouraged Catholics to... Read more
Over 15 Catholic parishes close amid ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria
Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe has called for action to address escalating insecurity in Nigeria’s Benue state, which has led to... Read more
Catholic group urges Biden to commute federal death sentences before Trump takes office
Catholic Mobilizing Network said in a Nov. 6 statement that the federal death penalty is a “broken” system that “does... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy in Arizona
Ukrainian-born Father Artur Bubnevych will serve as bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Protection of Mary of... Read more
Archdiocese of New Orleans will release personnel files of clergy accused of sex abuse
On Thursday the archdiocese said in an announcement that it had agreed to “nonmonetary plan provisions to be included in... Read more
Mexican bishops, activists mobilize against legalization of abortion in Mexico City
Mexico’s bishops pointed out that, as pastors, they cannot “remain silent” in the face of what they consider a threat... Read more
German bishops urge stability amid political turmoil following government collapse
Cardinal Reinhard Marx and other Catholic voices are calling for calm, emphasizing stability and social cohesion as the German coalition... Read more
Trump’s return: Lebanese Christian politicians eye peace, security, and U.S. support
Here’s what leading Lebanese Christian politicians are saying about Donald Trump’s reelection. Read more
Catholic priest discusses ‘special calling’ of military chaplains in new film
“Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain’s Journey” tells the story of former Army chaplain Justin Roberts as he travels to the... Read more
